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    Hearing defect prevalence in England is higher than previously estimated, affecting 5.8% of adults aged 40-64. Deafness increases with age and lower social class, with questionnaires proving unreliable for prevalence studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Hearing impairment is a significant public health concern.
    • Previous estimates of hearing defect prevalence in Britain were based on American data.
    • Understanding local prevalence is crucial for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To screen for hearing defects in adults aged 40-64 in South-east England.
    • To determine the prevalence of deafness using audiograms and questionnaires.
    • To identify factors associated with hearing loss.

    Main Methods:

    • A cross-sectional study involving 2,278 individuals from two general practices.
    • Screening utilized both self-administered questionnaires and pure-tone audiometry.
    • Data analysis included prevalence calculation and association with age, social class, and gender.

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    Main Results:

    • The prevalence of deafness, measured by audiogram, was 5.8% (±0.5%).
    • Deafness prevalence increased with lower social class and older age.
    • Questionnaires were unreliable for prevalence estimation but showed potential as a screening tool.
    • An incidental finding revealed higher hearing defects in men's left ears, possibly linked to rifle use.

    Conclusions:

    • The prevalence of hearing defects in this English population is higher than previously estimated.
    • Age and social class are significant factors influencing deafness.
    • Audiometry is a reliable method for prevalence studies, while questionnaires require further validation.
    • Occupational or recreational noise exposure may contribute to gender-specific hearing loss patterns.